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Sonu Yadav v. The State of Bihar, Patna High Court Criminal Miscellaneous No.47210 of 2026, order dated 15-07-2026 by Ashok Kumar Pandey, J. Regular bail granted in Keoti (KEWATI) P.S. Case No. 24 of 2026, District Darbhanga, arising from the alleged kidnapping of the informant's minor daughter, punishable under Sections 137(2) and 140(3) of the B.N.S. Bail bond of Rs.10,000/- with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of learned ACJM-IV, Darbhanga. Points urged on behalf of the petitioner: victim's Section 183 BNSS statement (went to Punjab voluntarily and married the petitioner), School Leaving Certificate DOB 03.05.2009 versus medical age assessment of 18 to 19 years, validity of School Leaving Certificate under Section 94 of the Juvenile Justice Act, custody since 10.04.2026, no criminal antecedents. Keywords: regular bail, kidnapping, minor/major victim, age determination, BNS Ss.137(2)/140(3), BNSS S.183, JJ Act S.94.